​[uncountable, singular] unnecessary excitement, worry or activity. I hated all that fuss and bother. without fuss He does what he's told without any fuss.

1[uncountable, singular] unnecessary excitement, worry, or activity He does what he's told without any fuss. All that fuss over a few dollars!

​[intransitive] to do things, or pay too much attention to things, that are not important or necessary. fuss (around) Stop fussing around and find something ...

1[intransitive] fuss (about something) to worry about things that are not very important Don't fuss, mom, everything is all right.

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun fuss. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun fuss. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

to keep touching or moving something around in a nervous way Don't fuss with your hair! Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

to pay a lot of attention to someone They love to fuss over their grandchildren. Want to learn more? Find out which words work together and produce more ...

fuss noun (TOO MUCH OF A FEELING) ... a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves: make such a fuss She made ...

​to pay a lot of attention to somebody. They love to fuss over their grandchildren. Want to learn more? Find out which words work together and produce more ...